In our Community Spotlight feature, we want to celebrate the incredible individuals who make a difference in the Gainesville community! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? A local friend, parent, teacher, coach, student or athlete… read more
Community Spotlight
Where Hope Meets Healing: One Family’s Resilience Through Leukemia
During what was usually one of her favorite activities of the week – T-ball practice – Emily sat sluggishly on the metal bleachers and told her mother, Brittany Lee, that she was “too tired” to play. During the two-minute walk… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Carjie Scott
Photo Courtesy of Jamaal Ethridge and Carolyn Mason March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Kandra Albury
Photo Courtesy of Mervin Head Shots Studio March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as Women’s… read more
Star Student Spotlight: Janani Kumaran
Janani Kumaran is a 18-year-old Gainesville High School National Merit Finalist, a Lombardi nominee and a recently accepted member of UF’s class of 2026. After a tumultuous high school experience because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumaran is celebrating her successes… read more
Power Parent: Meet Ashley
Ashley Finnegan: Vice President of Marketing at Maven Construction Group and Partner at MomCeo. Wife to Leith, Mommy to Callum, 2, and expecting baby #2 in July. Owning your own business can be time consuming, but Ashley Finnegan never lets… read more